Finger penholder



March 25, 1930. F. H. MACDONALD 1,751,704

FINGER PENHOLDER Filed May 24, 1928 Y INVENTOR.

Hanczhjffifaalanafl ATTORNEY- Patented Mar. 25, 1930 FRANCIS H. MACDONALD, 0F EDGEMERE, NEW YORK FINGER PENHOLDER Application filed May 24, 1928. Serial No. 280,137.

This invention relates generally to writing implements, and has more particular reference toa novel index finger holder for writ mg.

The invention has for an object the provision of a device of the class described, which is of simple durable construction, desirable and eificient in action, and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The invention proposes the use of a resilient finger member preferably made of celluloid or other hard and elastic material and adapted for engagement upon the index finger, or if desired upon another finger, of a person, and arranged for supporting a pen nib for writing. Preferably the pen nib should be in line with the longitudinal center of the finger member which should be tapered from the front towards the rear for engaging the persons finger, and also arranged for gently clamping the finger for self holding purposes. A means for extending the nib at various positions from the finger member may be provided, and also a means for tilting the nib at various angles relative to the finger member.

An important feature of the device is that it may be easily carried in ones pocket when not in use, and when in use conveniently and comfortably engages the users finger. Since the device naturally engages the wearers finger it is not necessary to hold same and cause needless tiring. In addition no convexed surface is presented against the finger or fingers which acts to press-in and stop circulation within the fingers as is common with present day pens.

For further comprehension of the inven tion, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claim in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing, forming a material part ofthis disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the device applied on ones hand.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the device, per se. r

Fig. 3 is a plan View thereof.

Fig. 4 is an end view, looking in the direction of the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view, taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

The reference numeral 15 indicates generally a persons hand with the device 16 applied on the index finger 17 thereof, and thumb 18 is shown resting against the device for steadying purposes as during writing.

The device 16 comprises a finger engaging member 19 of circular form in transverse cross section and tapering from the front to the rear in frusto-conical fashion and having overlapping sid es disposed at the bottom thereof, and made preferably of celluloid or other hard and elastic material for adaption to slightly clamp upon the index finger.

The finger member 19 has a fiat top 27 on which the base 20, the cover 21 and'a nib support member 22 for holding the nib 23 are pivotally mounted, by a pin 28. The'flat top 27 is formed with a plurality of apertures 29 on the are of a circle scribed from 28 as a center, and pins 30 engage thru theends of the cover 21 and base 20' and into certain of the apertures 29 for holding the nib 23 at desired angular positions relative to the longitudinal length of the member 19. This feature is of advantage in cases where the user prefers an angularly tilted pen.

It is to be understood thatmy holder may be used not only for a pen but also for holding a pencil or any other writing implement V which may be attachedto ones finger for the purpose of writing or drawing. a

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is .to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction hereindisclosed and the right is reservedto all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.

Having thus describedmy invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States. Letters Patent is:

In a finger pen holder, a finger member arranged for engaging ones finger, and having a flat top, a basepivotally mounted on the said flat top, means for holding a pen nib, secured on the base, the said fiat top being formed with a plurality of apertures on the arc of a circle scribed from the base pivotal point, and pins engaged thru the base and into certain of the apertures for holding the base at fixed angular positions for holding the pen nib at angular positions relative to the length of the finger member. In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

FRANCIS H. MACDONALD. 

